We are increasing the standards of qualification that financial advisers have to meet to ensure their knowledge is up to date

– FSA Consumer Guide

At LWM we have built a team of highly experienced industry professionals with over eighty years combined experience.  We communicate our knowledge and advice in such a way that you will fully understand our recommendations.

As financial planners we believe in the importance of continued professional development. These qualifications demonstrate our expertise and technical skills in Financial Planning to both clients and peers alike.

We look to build on these qualifications through meetings and seminars with fund managers and respected industry experts to ensure that we continue to provide the best level of service to our clients.

Below are the current qualifications for members of the team at LWM:

Paul Berry, Director & Financial Consultant

Diploma in Financial Planning

The Diploma in Financial Planning develops advanced technical knowledge and understanding across a broad range of key advisory areas. It meets the standards required for those giving professional advice on retail investment products beyond 2012.

Nicola McKissick, Director & Financial Consultant

Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice

The Adv DipFA® builds on existing Level 4 qualifications and delivers the expertise needed to provide complex financial advice and planning services to customers.

Chartered Associate of the London Institute of Banking and Finance

Affiliate Member of Resolution (community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way)

George Ladds, Director & Compliance Officer

Diploma in Insurance

The Diploma in Insurance is a technical and supervisory qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the industry. It provides a firm grounding in insurance fundamentals.

BTEC Business and Finance

Rachel (Rae) Ladds, Administration Manager

B.Ed Hons

Working in the education sector for over 20 years as a Primary School Teacher, and then running her own early years education setting, Rae has all the skills to run the background administration at LWM Consultants.